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October 17, 2012

Romney menaces, but Obama emerges as the alpha male in 2nd presidential debate

OPINION - If there was any doubt that President Barack Obama came to Hofstra University ready to rumble, it was…
October 17, 2012

How Obama won the second debate

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama followed the model of his vice-president in his second debate with Mitt Romney, repeatedly accusing…
October 16, 2012

President Obama and Mitt Romney debate in town hall style format

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — President Barack Obama was looking to rebound in a White House debate rematch Tuesday, promising a…
October 16, 2012

No quick appeals review of Fla. voter purge case

MIAMI (AP) - The legal fight over Florida's plan to purge almost 200 voters from the rolls because they aren't…
October 16, 2012

Obama supporters give the president tips to win debate

theGRIO VIDEO - President Obama is set to battle it out with Mitt Romney again tonight - this time in…
October 16, 2012

Trenton mayor Tony Mack: 'I am innocent!'

PHILADELPHIA - 'In America you're innocent until proven guilty. And I am innocent!"'Those were the words of Trenton Mayor Tony…
October 16, 2012

Anonymous callers try to trick, intimidate voters from polls

theGRIO REPORT - Reports from election officials and voter protection organizations say some African-American, Spanish-speaking and elderly voters have been…
October 16, 2012

Paul Ryan's charity event photo-op subject to scrutiny

theGRIO REPORT - The head of a northeast Ohio charity is speaking out against the Republican vice presidential candidate Paul…
October 16, 2012

5 ways to watch presidential debates without panicking

OPINION - How can the average voter watch the debates without losing their mind? Here are five suggestions...
October 16, 2012

Marian Robinson, the first lady's mother, explains why she is backing Obama's re-election

theGRIO REPORT - Marian Robinson has taken a rare step into the spotlight with an op-ed she wrote for the…
October 16, 2012

Halle Berry reveals she is a 'distant relative' of Sarah Palin

theGRIO REPORT - In an unexpected revelation, actress Halle Berry has revealed that she is a related to former Republican…
October 16, 2012

Supreme Court won't block early voting in Ohio

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is siding with Democrats in refusing to block early voting in the battleground state…
October 16, 2012

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. admits he's 'not well' in 1st interview since leave of absence

theGRIO REPORT - Just days after Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. was accused of misusing campaign money and drinking with women…
October 16, 2012

Obama v. Romney round 2: What to watch for

ANALYSIS - A strong performance by Mitt Romney in a debate almost two weeks ago helped shift the polls, showing…
October 15, 2012

WNBA star Seimone Augustus speaks out against anti-gay marriage amendment

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Seimone Augustus has always preferred to stay out of the public eye even as her basketball career…